Village Life: Social media of another sort
By Christina Collie Often while working I like to throw on a home remodel show in the background. I do this in the hope that I might learn something new to benefit SARAH (the name I’ve given my East Village home) through osmosis, I guess. Recently I had on an old show...
Former Flint councilman Guerra appointed to Mott Community College Board
By EVM Staff Swartz Creek resident Santino Guerra was appointed to the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees during a special meeting held on August 26, 2025. Guerra is filling the seat left vacant after Trustee Janet Couch resigned last month. His...
Ukrainian band Kommuna Lux to perform in Flint on Aug. 26
By EVM Staff Kommuna Lux, an electrifying Klezmer-fusion band from Odesa, Ukraine, is coming back to Flint Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Known for their high-energy performances and heartfelt mission, Kommuna Lux has been touring internationally to raise funds and...
City of Flint to offer limited-time amnesty program to resolve blight fines, fire fees
By EVM Staff The City of Flint will offer a limited-time amnesty program meant to help residents resolve outstanding balances related to blight violations and structure fire cleanup costs. In an August 25, 2025 press release, officials stated that from Sept. 8 to...
‘War of the Wake’ roars back to Mott Lake
By Nathan Waters This month, a war took place at Genesee County’s typically serene Mott Lake. That is, the normally “no wake” lake played host to the Third Annual Mott Lake Regatta, dubbed “War of the Wake,” from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10. The Mott Lake Regatta is a...
Flint City Bucks’ Donavan Phillip named USL2 Player of the Year
By EVM Staff Flint City Bucks striker Donavan “Gusto” Phillip has been named 2025 USL League Two (USL2) Player of the Year. Phillip earned the title over players across 144 teams, nationally. He led USL2 with 12 regular-season goals and was the Bucks' first "Golden...
Education Beat: Flint Ed Board members dismayed by assessment data
By Harold C. Ford At its June 18, 2025 meeting, some members of the Flint Board of Education (FBOE) seemed surprised and dismayed by Michigan Department of Education (MDE) assessment data presented by Windell Greene, president of the Mississippi-based Greene Education...
The East Village Magazine – August 2025
The August 2025 edition of The East Village Magazine is on its way—packed with insightful local news, vibrant culture, and engaging community stories. Look for it soon on newsstands, in mailboxes, and online for the full digital experience! Stay tuned for in-depth...
Third annual Vehicle City Soccer Classic returns to Atwood
By EVM Staff The third annual Vehicle City Soccer Classic returns to Kettering University's historic Atwood Stadium on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The classic is hosted by the Vehicle City Sports Committee (VCSC) and features two high school matchups before an...
LaShawn Johnson wins election for Third Ward Flint City Council seat
By EVM Staff Write-in candidate LaShawn Johnson will serve as Flint City Councilperson for the city's Third Ward, as confirmed by certified results of the August 5, 2025 special general election. Johnson's victory was certified on Wednesday, Aug. 13 by the Genesee...
And what of good government?
By Teddy Robertson And what of good government?the ancients supplied its taxonomycivic virtue and democracythe health of the body politic phrases from the past like periwigs and togasI loved them more than I knew back in that time of respected opinions and...
Michigan’s 2026 ballot proposals: take the time before you sign
By Paul Rozycki Given the turmoil that the second Trump administration has generated, many are looking to next year’s midterm elections with the hope that voters will set the nation in a different direction. The party out of power usually does well in the...
With Couch out, Mott Community College seeks applications for Board of Trustees
By EVM Staff Mott Community College’s (MCC) Board of Trustees is seeking applicants for the position of board trustee following the resignation of MCC Trustee Janet Couch, which was received by MCC Board Chairman Jeffrey Swanson and effective July 28, 2025. Couch,...
Mott Lake Regatta returns to Flint this weekend
By EVM Staff The Marine Prop Riders in partnership with the Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission are bringing back the Mott Lake Regatta to “wake the lake" for a third year. "The CS Mott Lake is a no wake lake 363 days of the year but on August 9 and 10,...
Flint to hold Third Ward Special General Election on August 5
By EVM Staff The City of Flint will hold a special election to fill its vacant Third Ward Flint City Council seat on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. In a July 31 press release, Flint City Clerk Davina Donahue issued information on absentee voting and Election Day...
Farewell, Michael Rawley: local ‘Renaissance man’ passes away at 83
Editor's Note: This obituary was submitted to East Village Magazine by friends and loved ones of Michael Rawley. It has been lightly edited for clarity and East Village Magazine's style guidelines. Artist, musician, poet, performer, and Renaissance man Michael Rawley...
Flint Youth Film Festival celebrates 10 years
By Daniel Vela This year’s Flint Youth Film Festival, an event highlighting youth filmmakers between 13 to 25 years of age, took place from July 17 - July 20 at the Flint Institute of Arts. Opening night featured young filmmakers from across Michigan and welcomed more...
East Village Magazine to debut new website design
By EVM Staff East Village Magazine is getting a new look. While the Flint magazine’s well-loved black and white print pages will remain unchanged, its online presence will be getting a facelift on the evening of July 27, 2025. That’s when eastvillagemagazine.org will...
Opinion: UM-Flint pool closure reveals resource neglect and community disregard
By Teddy Robertson After the University of Michigan-Flint's pool closure was announced to pool users in late May, I wrote to campus administrators to express my dismay at this decision. I addressed my letter to Chancellor Laurence Alexander, with copies to...
Sports Beat: Bucks end regular season division champs, playoff wins propel team to USL2 semifinals
By Harold C. Ford “The chemistry of this team has been fantastic from day one.” – Costa Papista, president, Flint City Bucks A 2-0 defeat by division rival Midwest United FC (Grand Rapids) on July 2 dislodged the Flint City Bucks from first place in the Great Lakes...
How to get happier: grape jelly and a couple of orioles
By Jan Worth-Nelson The day the orioles showed up in the backyard all other news, it seemed to me, was bad. I really don’t have to list all the stuff that’s bringing us down, right? We all get hit with it every day. I’m declining this time to “write what you know.”...
Ann Manko named as Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Interim Executive Director
By EVM Staff Flint's public library has named Ann Manko its interim executive director, effective July 11, 2025. The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Board of Trustees appointed Manko, who will be stepping into the role following the departure of Taliah Abdullah....
Flint City Bucks clinch playoff spot, now look for division title on Saturday
By EVM Staff The Flint City Bucks (8-3-0) secured a spot in the USL League Two (USL2) postseason last night, besting Northern Indiana FC with a 2-1 win in South Bend. According to a July 10, 2025 press release, Hakeem Morgan opened the scoring for Indiana FC just...
MTA unveils the J. Michael Zelley Center for Training and Development
By Madeleine Graham The Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced the opening of the J. Michael Zelley Center for Training and Development at 1700 S. Dort Highway. The facility will serve as a training site for employees and new hires on the...
The last light on: the end of 24-hour diners in Flint
By Daniel Vela In Flint, sitting at the counter or sliding into the booth of a 24-hour diner after a late shift or a crazy night out with friends and enjoying a breakfast spread, a couple coneys, or a burger could almost be considered a local tradition. For decades...
